2007 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 232 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1999 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 325 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
